The April 2024 Bitcoin Halving reduced block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, increasing pressure on miner profitability and network security. To compensate, Bitcoin introduced an incentive layer in order to bolster miner economics while maintaining network integrity. Impact of 2024 Halving on Miner Economics The Halving Event effectively cut revenue per block for...
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SharpLink Deploys $200M of Ethereum to Unlock DeFi Yields
SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET), one of the leading institutional holders of Ethereum (ETH), recently made an aggressive strategic move by investing $200 million of their holdings onto Linea, an EVM Layer 2 network developed by ConsenSys. This initiative seeks to enhance yield generation through DeFi mechanisms while upholding institutional-grade security and compliance measures. –Deploy Linea...
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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Balances Turn Negative Without BlackRock’s IBIT
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have undergone dramatic change this year, signaling an alarming trend: without substantial inflows from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), this sector would likely experience net outflows. BlackRock’s Prominence in Bitcoin ETFs As of October 2025, IBIT has attracted approximately $28.1 billion in net inflows, representing 61% of the $26.9...
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U.S. Solana Staking ETFs Began Trading Today: What This Means for Altcoins
Today marks a major development in cryptocurrency investment with the debut of a U.S. Solana Staking ETF (BSOL). Trading on the New York Stock Exchange, this ETF gives investors exposure directly to Solana (SOL) staking rewards while giving exposure to Solana itself and the wider altcoin ecosystem. This event could have far-reaching ramifications. Understanding Bitwise...
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Why Are Bitcoin Prices Surging? Discover What Is Driving Crypto Markets.
Bitcoin recently reached $115,000, reigniting interest in the cryptocurrency market. This rally can be attributed to macroeconomic factors, institutional adoption and technical indicators all working in concert to fuel this surge. One significant driver for Bitcoin’s price increase has been the launch of U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs have seen record inflows...
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From Outflows to Inflows: Bitcoin ETPs Experience Rebound in Market Following Unexpected Economic Update
Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) have experienced a remarkable reversal, moving from significant outflows to significant inflows due to unexpected economic developments and changing investor sentiment. Economic Surprises Drive Investor Interest Recent economic data has caught markets by surprise, forcing them to reconsider monetary policy expectations. Softer-than-anticipated inflation figures have fuelled speculation that central banks may...
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Bitcoin Aims at Record Monthly Close: 5 Key Factors Fuelling BTC this Week
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached new highs this week, trading above $115,000 at Monday, October 27. This represents an impressive turnaround from its mid-October dip to $103,000 due to renewed institutional interest and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Here are five factors influencing its trajectory this week. Bitcoin’s recent rally can be traced to a surge in institutional...
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Blockchain Interoperability and Cross-Chain Solutions: Building the Internet of Blockchains
As the blockchain ecosystem rapidly expands, one of its primary challenges has been fragmentation. Dozens of networks – including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and BNB Chain – operate independently with limited communication among themselves and this lack of connectivity has presented users, developers and institutions with barriers. Blockchain interoperability and cross-chain solutions are now making that...
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Bitcoin Is No Inflation Hedge, But Survives When the Dollar Fails to Hold its Ground: NYDIG
Bitcoin has often been seen as an inflation hedge, according to research conducted by NYDIG, but the reality may be more nuanced. Bitcoin does not behave consistently like traditional inflation hedges such as gold or Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS); instead it tends to thrive during periods of weak U.S. dollar performance — making it more...
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Bitplanet Kickstarts Daily Bitcoin Accumulation by Acquiring 93 BTC Daily and Targets 10K Treasury
Bitplanet, a cryptocurrency investment firm based out of New York City, recently unveiled their Bitcoin accumulation strategy with a purchase of 93 BTC as an initial step in building one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries on the market. They plan to increase their holdings daily until reaching 10,000 BTC – reflecting institutional trust in...
